Basic physics of devices including fields in solids, crystal structure, properties of electrons and holes. Current flow in Si using drift-diffusion model. Properties of the pn junction. Properties of devices including BJTs, FETs and their physical characteristics.
This course covers the design of very large scale integrated (VLSI) circuits including analysis and simulation of digital and analog circuits, layout, and component selection. The material involves extensive use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools for circuit simulation and layout and draws upon knowledge from 300-level EE courses Following current industry paradigms, students work in teams to design, thoroughly simulate, and specify physical layout of mixed signal VLSI circuits prior to their fabrication in a foundry.
Examination of analog and digital device models for analysis, design, and simulation of transistor level electronic circuits, emphasizing Metal Oxide Silicon Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs); fundamental single transistor configurations; frequency response, feedback, and stability of multi-transistor circuits, such as current mirrors, differential amplifiers, voltage references, operational amplifiers and data converters; complementary Metal Oxide Silicon (CMOS) implementations of static and clocked digital as well as mixed signal circuits.
Over the past several years, over 35 undergraduate students have participated in new and on-going research projects in the IBIS lab. Undergraduates can develop valuable experience to enhance their academic studies by being involved in research. They can receive academic credit for their research efforts through ENEE 499, or stipends via the various competitive undergraduate research programs available through the University. Students interested in research opportunities in the IBIS lab are encouraged to contact Dr. Pamela Abshire.
Over the past several years, many graduate students have conducted or are currently conducting research in the IBIS lab. Please be sure to check out our People webpage where some IBIS lab students have detailed their research interests.